This album includes previously unreleased compositions and arrangements written for big band by my father and me, says brent fischer. Big band chartsfor all tower of power big band charts and arrangements click here. Instrumental or vocal big band charts, big band arrangements. Include at least two pieces for big band, several for small group. The vast lineup assembled for this album speaks volumes about the value placed on fischer. Douglas clare fischer october 22, 1928 january 26, 2012 was an american keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Clare fischer s version of the dizzy gillespie classic also known as woody n you from the album. Brent fischer s newly revised version of this neverrecorded, decadesold arrangement by his late father. My foolish heart ned washington 19011976 victor young. Moacir santos and clare fischer are two giants that remain underdiscovered in the music world today.
Clare fischer s big band release was only briefly available as an atlantic lp but it has finally reappeared in the cd era after a brief appearance under another title on lp some ten years after its first release. Clare fischer composer, arranger, pianist, recording artist. Clare fischer s arrangements of four standards are featured, beginning with his imaginative, timebending and harmonically rich arrangement of ray nobles cherokee, heard on an earlier jazz corps recording but reorchestrated for the big band lineup by brent and colleague keith horn, spliced with fine solos from martin and budman. The quiet side, once a small ensemble chart is now showcased in a big band version and shines with exciting writing and plush arrangements. Mp3 clare fischer rockin in rhythm by meganmclemore issuu. Listening to cherokee, the very first chart on this recording, the unexpected changes in tempo make for a new and exciting dramaturgy in ray nobles old classic.
Jazz pipe organ album celebrates clare s original pipe organ recordings from 1975. International clare fischer symposium at university of music and performing arts graz, 2010. As in the past, they will be presented with a corresponding soundclip, and an analysis, or remembrance, provided by steve. Crusaders, clarefischer bud shank, gerald wilson, joe pass, lou rawls and shelly manne. Steve actually plays 2 16bar solos that appear in different parts of keyboardistcomposer jorge estradas wondrous tune, huracan clare which is dedicated to clare fischer. An active performer, his credits include appearances with doc severinsen, mel torme, clare fischer, the temptations, the rochester ny and lexington ky philharmonic orchestras, and many others. Fischer went on to work with donald byrd and dizzy gillespie. Originally written for a jazz quartet, this mediumtempo swing piece has been newly adapted to make full use of the variety of textures available in a big band setting. Fischer all but created a new grammar for the language of big bands.
He was married to donna van ringelesteyn and zoe ann routsos. Aug, 2014 the duke pearson big band would continue into the beginning of the 1970s, and pearson also recorded how insensitive, an album featuring the new york group singers big band, an allvocalist. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Christmas oratorio, with the kings singers and the wdr big band, arranged and conducted by bill dobbins signum classics, balkan jazz, with nicolas simion and the wdr big band, arranged and directed by bill dobbins big band records and composers series solo piano. Guarabe is another fine example of the gorgeous style with which clare fischer employs harmonies as well as how effectively the musician can rock the salsa beat. Clare fischer was born on october 22, 1928 in durand, michigan, usa as douglas clare fischer.
Thesaurus clare fischer, clare fischer big band songs. Hank jones p, george duvivier b and charlie persip drs. Download and print free pdf sheet music for all instruments, composers, periods and forms from the largest source of public domain sheet music on the web. This section is being completly reworked in order to remove anyall copywritten works that have been uploaded by users. Clare fischer was a major influence on my harmonic concept. Pianistarranger clare fischer was born in durand, michigan in 1928.
Khans korner 2 is dedicated to the presentation of steves original lead sheets, miniscores, and arrangements, which span over 35 yrs. On october 22, 2009, manhattan school of musics concert jazz band, under the direction of justin dicoccio, commemorated two clare fischer anniversaries both his 87th birthday and the 40th anniversary of the release of his wellregarded big band lp, thesaurus with a concert whose program concluded with five consecutive arrangements. Graduate degree candidates who desire to be in the arranging track must enter the program as such. Snowfall is arranged by both puerling and mandel, and it came upon a midnight clear by puerling. The recordings of this band contain an interesting arrangement of antonio. Another clare fischer number, the ambitious and immensely satisfying renacimiento, represents a slight departure from the other pieces in that it opens in a neoclassical vein and transmutes into a kind of blues adorned with a highly imaginative, tonally colourfully arrangement utilising a wide range of instrumentation. Both arrangements feature flute soli sections and some of fischers most inspired harmonic development and thoughtful reworking of his original thematic ideas. Thesaurus is an album by american composerarrangerpianist clare fischer, recorded and. On this page you will find links to several of my compositions and arrangements for the new orleans jazz orchestra.
Douglas clare fischer october 22, 1928 january 26, 2012 was an american keyboardist. Clare fischer, who passed away in 2012 at age 83, was an extraordinarily prolific musician, with dozens of albums as a leader recorded over a read more clare fischer big band directed by brent fischer. Grammywinner clare fischer releases albums 50 and 51. He is best known for his extensive musical experimentation, particularly in the area of time signatures. Grammywinning american composer, arranger and pianist dr.
What set the clare fischer big band apart was the extraordinary, expansive, multifaceted arrangements and compositions created by the ensembles late namesake throughout his career, a legacy that informs and elevates continuum. A cornerstone of the entertainment industry for more than three decades, icm represents creative and technical talent in the fields of motion pictures, television, music, publishing, live performance, branded entertainment and new media. Bill evans all the things you are the solo sessions duration. In the beginning, featuring scott whitfield, bob sheppard and larry koonse, sounds truly outofthisworld marvelous. Many accomplished musicians agree that clare fischer s composition pensativa is clever and memorable. The recordings of this band contain an interesting arrangement of antonio carlos. He died on january 26, 2012 in burbank, california, usa. You may find some of the songs listed here not to be working. Ulla in africa is an afrofunk chart in the big band plus series and featuresin addition to the standard 5444 instrumentationoptional parts for flute, clarinet, french horn, marimba, and auxiliary percussion. And sometimes instruments and continuum with the clare fischer big band produced and directed by brent fischer.
After graduating from michigan state university from which, five decades later, he would receive an honorary doctorate, he became the pianist and arranger for the vocal group the hilos in the late 1950s. Mp3 clare fischers jazz corps jazz big band, author. Brent fischer, son of the legendary composerarrangerbandleader clare fischer 19282012, carries on his fathers work of composing and orchestrating big band charts that please the eardrums and stimulate the brainwaves. Trained in the classics, inspired by jazz artists, healed by the rhythms of latin and brazilian music, his eclectic sound finds expression in every chart and instrument he touches. Mp3 clare fischers jazz corps jazz big band by miramcnabb issuu. Ater all, it took bach 150 years after his death to be fully recognized for his genius, says brent fischer who will be playing clare fischer big band arrangements, set to afrocuban rhythms and will be speaking at the academic discussions. Clare fischer big band pacific jazz cd baby music store. Clare fischer latin jazz big band produced by brent fischer intense rhythms, amazing performances by clare fischer, sheila e, roberta gambarini, walfredo reyes, luis conte and over 20 other incredible musicians, extraordinary harmonies with intricate arrangements. Morning by clare fischer full score and set of parts. Fischer can make his ensemble whisper, sing, shout, praise, explain, cajole, proclaim. Born on october 22, 1928 in durand, michigan, clare fischer is an uncommonly versatile musician, a master with many muses.
Continuum by the clare fischer big band on amazon music. The entertainer rtj9 pdf download 10 copies, by ward swingle music history 101 sf9 8 voices pdf download 8 copies, by ward swingle satchmo rtj10 pdf donwload 10 copies, by ward swingle. I wrote this ballad in 2006 for my youngest daughter chrisje. Morning by clare fischer set of 16 octavos with rhythm.
Big baby boom boogie rob catlender altofeature click for audio. Dan murphy, director i remember clifford benny golson. In the beginning from the clare fischer big band album, continuum, directed and produced by brent fischer, was nominated for a 2012 grammy award in the best instrumental arrangement category clavo records. After graduating from michigan state university from whom, five decades later, he would receive an honorary doctorate, he became the pianist and arranger for the vocal group the hilos in the late 1950s. A real audience pleaser and one of the most popular arrangements from the repertoire of the wdr big band. Can you dig being dug is carls first live recording, recorded at charlie. Clare fischer in the 1960s features some of fischers work in the piano trio form, including. Morning big band world free sheet music pdf, midi, mp3. Now fischer has come up with two beautiful new renditions of this classic. Fischer started his own band at 15, for which he wrote all the arrangements.
Fischer s mix of time signatures makes this one of the finest big band arrangements of the song. West like gil evans or much of new testament basie, one comes to clare fischer s ensembles for the arrangements, not the solos. Big band with optional string section sheet music book by clare fischer. Towards the analysis of linear aspects in tonal jazz harmony. Most of these arrangements were commissioned by the nojo. This can be seen in a multitude of his works for big band, vocal groups, chamber. Clare fischers version of the dizzy gillespie classic also known as woody n you from the album.
Brent and keith horn orchestrated clares offkilter arrangement of ray nobles cherokee. Clare fischer, clare fischer big band pacific jazz. Charts are arranged by first letter, excluding the ex. Concert band scores, sets and parts, method books, collections and more. Best latin jazz album, featuring the clare fischer latin jazz big. The song is so good that it might have opened most albums, but here, it became the closing tune, and people gravitated towards it right away. He is known for his work on girl 6 1996, under the cherry moon 1986 and center stage 1967. The prism by bill dobbins, peter erskine cd only no sheet.
Purchase the full big band score four brothers at five and instantly download via pdf more coming soon. Clare fischer big band w gary foster billy strayhorns. Pacific jazz by the clare fischer big band on amazon music. The big band glamour of the happy holidayholiday season medley rings all the bells, whereas a christmas love song is quietly contemplative. The quiet side starts off as a beautiful ballad incredible textures and harmonies by the horns in this arrangement. The composer of two standards, pensativa and morning, fischer long had an interest in latin rhythms. As a clinician for the selmer company, he is highly sought after around the country as a guest conductor, arranger, composer and performer. Many different possibilities for harmonizing the same melody are illustrated and analyzed, using techniques by such influential arrangers and composers as duke ellington, billy strayhorn, oliver nelson, gil evans, and clare fischer.
In 2000, thesaurus received a dedicated cd reissue. Brent fischer arranged two tracks and penned rainforest, inspired by nature and latin rhythms. The production, directed by music department faculty member alan chan, will feature music by clare fischer, pat matheny, maria schneider, john williams and more. Techniques of melody harmonization, linear writing, and counterpoint for 2, 3, 4, and 5 horns. Fischer s potent originals and firstrate arrangements bring out the best in his musicians, which include warne marsh and conte candoli featured on miles behind, bill. This page is still a workinprogress, but please checkout what is here. Here youll find big band versions of fischer classics like funquiado, guarabe and machaca.
Bebop big band is most notable for the high musicianship of the band, the colorful originals, the hard swinging, and the arrangements of the late herbie phillips. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. The earliest composition here, passion, was written. Can you dig being dug is carls first live recording. The song collection is like a clare fischer greatest hits playlist. April in fairbanks 1953 not clare a fischer arrangement.
Mp3 clare fischers jazz corps jazz big band, length. Clare fischer had a varied career as keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Clare fischer big band w gary foster billy strayhorns ummg upper manhattan medical group. The 1st clare fischer big band album was released 40 years ago.
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